Real Estate Investing in Hood River County, Oregon

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3 ZIP codes • Population: 24,046

Should you buy in Hood River County, OR? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (41/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
WEAK
2.7 / 5 (42/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • Elevated vacancy: 10.7% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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2.7/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

2.2% 5yr CAGR

4.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $614,851
Avg Monthly Rent $2,114
ZIP Codes 3

Investing in Hood River County Real Estate

With 24,046 residents across 3 cities, Hood River County shows thin fundamentals that keep most passive capital on the sidelines β€” a region that demands real local knowledge.

The investment case for Hood River County is difficult to make on screen data alone. a challenging fit for a 2.7 rating and cap rates that appear attractive only until real vacancy is underwritten.

A 24,046 population and $N/AK household income profile is what makes Hood River a challenging rental region β€” the base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$614,851
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,114
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (OR)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Hood River, OR metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
59%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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Cities in Hood River County

ZIP Codes in Hood River County, OR

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hood River County

Where does, OR sit compared to OR statewide?

Against the OR average, is broadly in line with. The divergence is driven by local fundamentals rather than statewide trends.

Is, OR landlord-friendly?

OR ranks as a tenant-protective state for landlord-tenant law. generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

What is the average home sale price in, OR?

Typical homes in, OR go for around $615K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% measured price movement.

What is the rental occupancy rate in, OR?

, OR vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

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